Engineer, Software

ASTRI - Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid leave

Medical insurance coverage

Contribution to MPF

Job summary

ASTRI, based in Hong Kong, is looking for a software developer to conduct coding, debugging, and testing of algorithms. The role requires a Master’s in relevant fields and strong skills in C/C++/Python as well as GUI development.

The successful candidate will support industrial partnerships and contribute to software solutions on a five-day work week, with competitive salary and benefits including paid leave and insurance coverage.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of related experience; candidates with less experience may be considered.
• Good command of written and spoken English.
• Self-motivated with good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct code implementation, debugging, and testing for algorithms.
• Develop the whole software solution for both project and customer deliverables.
• Provide technical support for industrial partners.

Skills

C/C++/Python programming skills

Cross-platform programming

GUI development (QT, ThreeJS, VTK, OpenGL, WebGL)

Software architecture knowledge

Version control expertise

Experience in software product development

Education

Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or relevant disciplines

Job description

The Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI) was founded by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region in 2000 with the mission of enhancing Hong Kong's competitiveness through applied research. ASTRI’s core R&D competence in various areas is grouped under five Technology Divisions: Communications Technologies, Artificial Intelligence and Trust Technologies, Advanced Electronic Components and Systems, IoT Sensing and AI Technologies, and Intelligent Perception and Control Technologies.

It is applied across six core areas which are Smart City, Financial Technologies, New Industrialisation and Intelligent Manufacturing, Digital Health, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, and Metaverse.

Over the years, ASTRI has nurtured a pool of research, I&T talents and received numerous international awards for its pioneering innovations as well as outstanding business and community contributions. To date, ASTRI has transferred almost 1,500 technologies to the industries and been granted more than 1,100 patents in the Mainland, the US, and other countries.

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct code implementation, debugging and testing for algorithms.
• Develop the whole software solution for both the project deliverables and the customer deliverables.
• Provide technical support for industrial partners.

Job Requirements

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Information Engineering or relevant disciplines with a minimum of 2 years of related experiences. Candidate with less experiences may also be considered.
• Strong programming skills in C/C++/Python, experience in cross-platform programming.
• Familiar with GUI development such as QT, ThreeJS, VTK, OpenGL, WebGL.
• Familiar with software architecture and version control.
• Experience in software product development is an advantage.
• Good command of written and spoken English, self-motivated and good communication skills.

The appointment will be on renewable contract terms with a competitive salary and performance-linked variable pay. Fringe benefits include paid leave, medical, insurance coverage and contribution to MPF. The incumbent will normally work a five-day week.

For interested parties, please submit your application with a detailed CV within two weeks of the post date. Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible. The review of applications will continue until the post is filled.

The resume should not include any sensitive personal information such as ID card no. or travel document number, etc.

Position offer is subject to the applicant’s experience and academic qualification. Only short-listed candidates will be notified. ASTRI reserves the right not to fill the position.

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